The IDB was established by the United Nations in 1993 to raise awareness about biodiversity and conservation efforts. Each year has been themed, including this year's "Water & Biodiversity," meant to highlight the decreasing availability of freshwater around the world, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon wrote in a statement.

Take a look at some of the incredible shots Hilton took below:

World Biodiversity Day Indonesia

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Black-Capped Lory In Papua

A black-capped lory (Nuri Kepala Hitam) is seen in the outskirts of Manokwari, Papua, Indonesia. Greenpeace is in Indonesia to document one of the world’s most biodiverse – and threatened – environments and to call for urgent action to ensure that the country's oceans and forests are protected.